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Abordagem da obesidade infantil através do Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável 3 – Saúde e Bem-Estar : a contribuição do Centro Colaborativo da OMS para Nutrição e Obesidade Infantil
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A obesidade infantil constitui um dos maiores desafios de saúde pública do século XXI e representa uma ameaça significativa para o cumprimento do Objetivo de Desenvolvimento Sustentável 3 (ODS 3) – Saúde e Bem-Estar, definido pela Agenda 2030 das Nações Unidas.
Este artigo analisa criticamente a relação entre a obesidade infantil e o ODS3, com especial enfoque no papel desempenhado pelo Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge (INSA), enquanto Centro Colaborativo da Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) para Nutrição e Obesidade Infantil (CCOMS).
Foi realizada uma revisão da literatura científica publicada entre 2020 e 2025, tendo sido identificadas 379 publicações das quais 19 artigos científicos sujeitos a arbitragem por pares foram incluídos na análise final. Seis estudos forneceram evidência direta sobre a relação entre obesidade infantil e o ODS 3, com particular ênfase na meta 3.4, evidenciando a obesidade infantil como fator determinante nas doenças não transmissíveis sublinhando a relevância de dados epidemiológicos e reforçando a necessidade de estratégias intersetoriais e prevenção e promoção da saúde.
Os resultados destacaram ainda a escassez de literatura abrangente que articule soluções sustentáveis para a obesidade infantil em consonância com as metas do ODS 3. O CCOMS enquanto centro de vigilância nutricional infantil (com destaque para o estudo “Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative” (COSI) da OMS Europa), pelo seu apoio técnico e ação multissetorial e participação ativa na investigação e inovação científica, tem vindo a reforçar substancialmente o progresso em direção às metas do ODS 3. Em Portugal, os dados recentes do COSI revelam prevalências preocupantes de excesso de peso (31,9%) e obesidade (13,5%) em crianças, confirmando a urgência de medidas eficazes.
Conclui-se que enfrentar a obesidade infantil é crucial para reduzir desigualdades em saúde e avançar no cumprimento do ODS 3, exigindo colaboração internacional e nacional, políticas públicas integradas e intervenções baseadas em evidência científica.
Childhood obesity is one of the most pressing public health challenges of the 21st century and poses a major threat to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) – Good Health and Wel l-being, as established by the United Nations 2030 Agenda. This article critically examines the relationship between childhood obesity and SDG 3, with particular emphasis on the role of the National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge (INSA), as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Nutrition and Childhood Obesity (WHOCC). A literature review of scientific studies published between 2020 and 2025, identified 379 publications, of which 19 peer-reviewed articles were included in the final analysis. Six studies provided direct evidence on the relationship between childhood obesity and the SDG 3, with particular focus on Target 3.4 which consistently highlighted childhood obesity as a key determinant of the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), under lining the relevance of epidemiological data, and reinforcing the need of intersectoral prevention strategies and health promotion. Moreover, the findings revealed a lack of comprehensive literature addressing sustainable approaches to childhood obesity aligned with the targets of SDG 3. The WHOCC as a center for nutritional surveillance (notably through the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) study), through its technical suppor t, multisectoral engagement, capacity building, and commitment to research and scientific innovation, WHOCC has substantially strengthened progress towards the achievement of SDG 3. In Por tugal, recent COSI data revealed alarming prevalence of overweight (31.9%) and obesity (13.5%) among children, reinforcing the urgent need for ef fective and evidence-based interventions. In conclusion, tackling childhood obesi ty is essential to reduce health inequalities and for the advancing progress towards SDG 3. This requires international and national collaboration, integrated public health policies, and sustained investment in evidence-based inter ventions to secure healthier futures for the next generation
Childhood obesity is one of the most pressing public health challenges of the 21st century and poses a major threat to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3) – Good Health and Wel l-being, as established by the United Nations 2030 Agenda. This article critically examines the relationship between childhood obesity and SDG 3, with particular emphasis on the role of the National Institute of Health Dr. Ricardo Jorge (INSA), as a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center for Nutrition and Childhood Obesity (WHOCC). A literature review of scientific studies published between 2020 and 2025, identified 379 publications, of which 19 peer-reviewed articles were included in the final analysis. Six studies provided direct evidence on the relationship between childhood obesity and the SDG 3, with particular focus on Target 3.4 which consistently highlighted childhood obesity as a key determinant of the global burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), under lining the relevance of epidemiological data, and reinforcing the need of intersectoral prevention strategies and health promotion. Moreover, the findings revealed a lack of comprehensive literature addressing sustainable approaches to childhood obesity aligned with the targets of SDG 3. The WHOCC as a center for nutritional surveillance (notably through the WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) study), through its technical suppor t, multisectoral engagement, capacity building, and commitment to research and scientific innovation, WHOCC has substantially strengthened progress towards the achievement of SDG 3. In Por tugal, recent COSI data revealed alarming prevalence of overweight (31.9%) and obesity (13.5%) among children, reinforcing the urgent need for ef fective and evidence-based interventions. In conclusion, tackling childhood obesi ty is essential to reduce health inequalities and for the advancing progress towards SDG 3. This requires international and national collaboration, integrated public health policies, and sustained investment in evidence-based inter ventions to secure healthier futures for the next generation
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Obesidade Infantil Vigilância Epidemiológica Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável Saúde e Bem-Estar ODS3 Centro Colaborativo da OMS para Nutrição e Obesidade Infantil Organização Mundial da Saúde Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative COSI Políticas de Saúde Estilos de Vida e Impacto na Saúde Saúde Pública Portugal
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Citation
Boletim Epidemiológico Observações. 2025 maio-agosto;14(38): 5-10
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Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, IP